Kentucky's Will Stein draws notice from George Munger watch listGeorge Munger watch list notices Kentucky's Will Stein
Kentucky’s Will Stein was named to the George Munger Award watch list, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
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Nicholas County schools have 12 full-time drivers covering 13 routes amid shortageDistrict offers $19 to $23 an hour to recruit bus drivers
Nicholas County Schools in Carlisle, Kentucky, has 12 full-time bus drivers serving the 75% of students who rely on buses, leaving staff including the transportation and facilities directors to fill in. With 13 routes, drivers sometimes make double runs, and recent delays prompted Superintendent John Derek Faulconer to apologize to families. The district is recruiting drivers at $19 to $23 an hour and offers paid commercial driver’s license training.
Syracuse QB Steve Angeli wants to avoid repeat of last season's injury vs. Clemson
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli wants to avoid a repeat of the injury he suffered against Clemson last season.
Toy drive honors Harper Reign, infant who died after 19 hours
Harper Reign’s family is holding its fifth annual toy drive for children at Golisano Children’s at UK in Lexington, where Harper died after about 19 hours in 2022. The family collected more than 5,000 toys last year and is accepting new toys and monetary donations through the second week of December. Toys can be dropped off at several locations, including the Holiday Inn in Mt. Sterling, or donations sent via Venmo to Cassandra-Reed11. An auction is planned for Nov. 14 to raise money for toys.
Kentucky Novembers with the most precipitation since 1895A look at Kentucky's wettest Novembers in records since 1895
The Lexington Herald-Leader examines the Novembers with the highest precipitation totals in Kentucky since 1895. The headline does not specify the years or rainfall amounts.
Jaguars-Ravens Thursday Night Football guide covers channel, time and streamHow to watch Thursday Night Football: Jaguars-Ravens
The Lexington Herald-Leader’s guide covers how to watch Thursday Night Football’s Jaguars-Ravens game, including the start time, TV channel and streaming options.
Nicholasville police mourning former captain remembered for 'presence and wit'
The Nicholasville Police Department announced Thursday that former captain William “Bowie” Taylor has died. Taylor also served as a sergeant and safety officer. The department remembered his enduring presence and wit in Nicholasville and Jessamine County and offered condolences to his family and friends.
No. 22 UCLA will be a major test for North FloridaNorth Florida faces No. 22 UCLA
North Florida is set to face No. 22 UCLA in a matchup billed as a major test for the Ospreys. The available report provides no further details about the game.
Audi may boost new US auto plant by $3 billion and add 3,000 jobsAudi plant expansion could add 3,000 jobs
Audi may expand its planned U.S. auto plant by $3 billion, a move that could add 3,000 jobs. The headline does not specify the plant’s location or provide further details.
Kentucky mayor’s race decided by single vote heading to recanvass
Jim Tom Trent is the projected winner of the Morehead, Kentucky, mayoral race by one vote, according to Rowan County Clerk Elwood Caudill Jr. Trent received 574 votes, while write-in candidate Edna Schack received 573. Schack said she requested a recanvass, a recheck of the vote totals. Candidates seeking a recount for local offices such as mayor must pay for it.
Shelby County school board electee among 2 killed in Missouri plane crash
Two Simpsonville, Kentucky, residents—a 51-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man—were killed Tuesday when a small plane crashed in Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the plane went down shortly after taking off from Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport in Miller County. One victim was a Shelby County school board electee, and the FAA and NTSB will investigate.
FOX 56Simpsonville pair killed in plane crash near Lake of the Ozarks, authorities say
Herald-LeaderTwo people from Kentucky dead in Lake Ozark plane crash, officials say - Lexington Herald Leader
WKYT2 Kentucky residents killed in Missouri plane crash
WKYTShelby County school board electee among 2 killed in Missouri plane crash
Herald-LeaderShelby County school board electee, husband killed in MO plane crash - Lexington Herald Leader
Man killed in Perry County crash, Kentucky State Police say
David Baisden, 36, of Hazard was killed Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on KY-80 in the Bulan community of Perry County, Kentucky State Police said. A 2023 Jeep Wrangler crossed the raised median into the westbound lane and struck Baisden’s 2015 Ford Mustang around 5:30 p.m. The Jeep’s driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Hazard A.R.H.; an autopsy is scheduled, toxicology is pending, and the investigation continues.
Column: Kentucky keeps proving its doubters wrong
Kentucky football entered its bye week after beating Vanderbilt 34-17 and was ranked No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff poll, with projections placing the Wildcats in the field as an at-large team. Kentucky has two top-10 wins and faces No. 16 Tennessee on the road Nov. 7, followed by games against Missouri and Florida. The remaining SEC schedule could shape the Wildcats’ playoff chances and their bid to reach the conference championship game.
Rebecca Gayheart recalls telling her daughters Eric Dane had ALSGayheart recalls sharing Eric Dane's ALS diagnosis with daughters
Rebecca Gayheart recalled telling her daughters that Eric Dane had ALS.
Pair sentenced in 2024 Lexington toddler’s death
Kyle Guindon and Briana Johnson were sentenced in Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2024 death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen. Guindon received a 30-year sentence, and Johnson received a 20-year sentence; both pleaded guilty June 10. Bowen was found unresponsive at a home on Centre Parkway. Indictments alleged Guindon inflicted blunt-force trauma and Johnson abused Bowen or knowingly allowed someone else to abuse him.
KAED honors Vanderpool, Spade and Griffith-Mudd with 2026 professional awards
The Kentucky Association for Economic Development honored three professionals for work supporting investment, workforce development and community growth across the state. Missy Vanderpool, executive director of Henderson Economic Development, received Community Professional of the Year, while AT&T Kentucky’s Hollie Spade was named Allied Professional of the Year. Elizabeth Griffith-Mudd, president of Kentucky Lake Economic Development, received Young Professional of the Year for her work serving Marshall
Kentucky women use point guard committee, with Collins and Greenway scoring 12 eachCollins and Greenway each score 12 in Kentucky's 85-42 win
No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball is using a point-guard committee after losing starters Georgia Amoore and Tonie Morgan. In an 85-42 season-opening win over Morehead State, senior Diana Collins and freshman Maddyn Greenway each scored 12 points, while Emily McDonald added 10. Coach Kenny Brooks said the rotation remains a work in progress. Kentucky next hosts Northern Kentucky before facing No. 25 NC State in Charlotte.
No. 17 Kansas poses a challenge for Middle Tennessee StateMiddle Tennessee State faces high-flying Kansas
No. 17 Kansas is expected to pose a tough matchup for Middle Tennessee State.
USA TODAY Sports mock draft places Kentucky OL in first roundKentucky OL appears in new first-round mock draft
A new USA TODAY Sports mock draft projects a Kentucky offensive lineman to be selected in the first round. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the projection.
Midterms 'changed the dynamic' at all levels, but GOP agenda remains dominant in Kentucky: Senate President
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said the midterm elections changed political dynamics down to the local level, citing gas prices, views of Washington and tariffs as factors in a national Democratic wave. Republicans lost two seats in the state Senate and a net six in the House, but retain control of both chambers in Frankfort. Stivers said lawmakers will continue policies he says have supported job growth and lower taxes when the next session begins in January.
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